Evaluating the nutritional status and some nutritional habits of elderly people in Sabzevar in 1395

Since promotion of health nutritional behaviors can have a significant effect on the prevention of diseases, the present study was conducted to determine the nutritional status of the elderly and to identify their dietary habits. This descriptive-analytic study was performed on 200 elderly over 60 years of age without any cognitive problems in Sabzevar city. They were selected through systematic cluster and entered into the study. Data were collected by a questionnaire consisting of two sections: demographic and nutritional section of Healthy Life Style of Iran in the elderly. Data was analyzed by SPSS 21 using descriptive statistics, one way ANOVA and independent t-test. The mean age of the elderly was 70/00 ± 8/50 years. The mean score of nutrition score in males and females was 32.4 and 31.9, respectively. There was no significant difference between them (P> 0.05). Most elderly people cooked the food with no boiling water, they used both chicken and fish and red meat. On average, they drank 6 to 8 glasses of water a day and consumed a significant amount of whole-grain bread. Milk and dairy consumption, brains, fruits and vegetables were both modest in both men and women. More than 80% of elderly people always have the right food supply distance. Some healthy eating habits were moderate in most of the old men and women of Sabzevar. Therefore, it can be concluded that by planning to promote a healthy eating habit and providing the necessary substrates, the situation would be favorable.